Section 9
It is truly unfortunate that players who have not entered the central area of the Cangjian Villa will not respawn within the villa.
Go test his skills. The autumn wind blew fiercely, and immediately a secret message was sent to Qiu Bailin.
In the midst of his busy schedule, Zhao Han turned back and called out to the three of them: "You three, also heed my signal."
Surrounding Gu Yunfei, the two groups were secretly plotting something nearby. Thus, the group continued on to another attic within the villa. A plaque was placed on the door, inscribed with the four large characters "Meeting Friends with Swords"
"Come on, come on." Qi Sizhe called out to Liu Xia while also looking for something to use as a projectile. He considered throwing tables and chairs to smash down that sword.
Therefore, we must not act rashly; it is not easy to have such a strong ally. In case of dire necessity, we can proceed as you suggested!
Then how would he know that I am here? Liu Xia said
Li Huang and the other two, after winding through the Cangjian Villa, finally managed to shake off the four individuals trailing behind them, feeling immensely relieved. The effect of being able to only utilize thirty percent of their internal energy was extraordinarily abnormal; unfortunately, the lightness of the four individuals' skills was even more abnormal. If it were not for this, the three of them, with only thirty percent of their internal energy, would have likely been caught and beaten up ten or eight times by others in the martial world.
Zhao Yuanzhi has always approached his work with diligence, unlike many players who prefer to rely on luck for high returns. He consistently engages in the most reliable tasks to obtain the most assured rewards, accumulating small gains into significant achievements. Due to this habit, he is always able to uncover some minor details within various quests. These elements may not always be hinted at by NPCs, but players who pursue them can still receive rewards through interaction.
Moreover, the rhythm of this mechanism is too fast, and this person descends at a rapid speed. Qiu Baiming frowned
Alright... Liu Xia nodded
The despised autumn wind is fierce, both shy and angry. However, to be honest, he truly forgot such a common-sense method of sliding down with a rope for a moment.
"That's right, it's me, Zhao Han, the most despicable member of the Wudang Sect, known in the martial world as the Shame of Wudang." Zhao Han actually responded with a smile, showing no concern as he introduced his reputation to others.
Indeed, there was a sound... At this moment, Qiu Bailin also heard it
One move, merely one move, that sword technique, regarded as abnormal by players like Li Huang and other experts, has caused the treasured sword in Qiu Bailin's hand to be sent flying.
Your poison has been cured! The autumn wind is fierce, and at this moment, even the heart is crying; he has been schemed against for the third time.
However, this answer is not accepted by the NPCs in the martial arts storyline
Once again trying to be mysterious, hurry up and take this guy down! Qiu Feng deeply resents Li Huang, instructing Qiu Bai Lin to adjust the focus of the attack.
Qi Sizhe let out a long sigh, turned around, and found Li Huang empty-handed, immediately becoming anxious: "Where is the sword, where is the sword!"
Qi Sizhe had never seen such a sword technique before, and for a moment, he found it somewhat difficult to grasp. He adopted a completely defensive stance, wanting to counterattack, but there was no opportunity. He was currently more than 4 meters away from Zhu Chentao, and how could his long sword reach him to launch an attack?
"Someone has been eliminated!" Li Huang eagerly answered.
At that moment, another voice sounded from outside the door
Chopsticks! This is one of the six most renowned disciples of Wudang, who surprisingly carries a pair of chopsticks with him.
But look at those guys, they must have some kind of conspiracy" Liu Xia said helplessly
Worse still, Qiubai Lin, Qiubai Cheng, Qiubai Yu, and Qiubai Ming finally arrived at this location. The four of them were also fully armed. Qiubai Lin held a dazzling long sword, while Qiubai Cheng immediately set down a medicinal cauldron on the ground, the purpose of which was unknown, possibly to release some kind of deadly poison. This time, Qiubai Ming did not bother with concealment and directly began assembling some unknown mechanical weapon on the ground. Comparatively, Qiubai Yu seemed rather bored; this fellow was skilled in sword techniques, but had no direct application in actual combat.
I fear I may not be able to hold on any longer, sighed Qi Sizhe
Li Huang and the other two evaded this move, cautiously looking around to assess whether there were any other peculiarities in the room. They noticed Zhao Han muttering "Jia Yi Bing Ding Zi Chou Yin Mao" without revealing his intentions. However, the three soon realized that Gu Yunfei's movements were in sync with Zhao Han's rhythmic utterances, and they quickly understood that Zhao Han was instructing Gu Yunfei on how to avoid falling into the trap.
The autumn wind was fierce as I received a message from my comrades, informing me of the latest battle situation. Observing the three individuals engage in combat, I immediately realized that their strength was not what it once was, and I understood that the poison within them had yet to be purged
I am here! Liu Xia is also very interested in the sword, but at the moment, the height is something she cannot manage. After pondering for a moment, Liu Xia took out a flying knife, aimed at the position, and with a flick of her hand, the knife flew out.
The autumn wind let out a bitter smile and said seriously: "We are players"
"The old landlord is indeed very polite; we shall gladly accept this sword again." Li Huang laughed heartily, already considering the sword as his own, and reached out to take it. Suddenly, a beam of sword light flashed like a shooting rainbow, and with a resounding clash, it knocked the precious sword, which Li Huang was about to grasp, flying away.
Gu Yunfei heard him shouting, turned around to glance at the guy, and then looked around before asking: "What happened at the Cangjian Villa?"
"Difficult, how much of your internal energy has recovered?" Qi Sizhe asked
Qi Sizhe immediately wielded the sword of Autumn Frost, attempting to intercept it. However, the sword technique, executed with only thirty percent of his internal energy, appeared particularly feeble. Qiu Fenglie understood that a sword technique lacking sufficient internal energy would undoubtedly lack power, so he remained completely unconcerned, gazing at the three individuals before him with a mocking expression, eager to take in their current awkwardness and helplessness.
I told him, ah! Li Huang had a serious expression on his face
Upon entering the room, Li Huang and the other two were not as at ease as Gu Yunfei. They carefully observed the environment within the room, yet could not discern any clues. At that moment, Qiu Baiming brought in the tea, with each of the three, including Li Huang, receiving a cup. However, the conversation was directed solely at Gu Yunfei.
"Hmph, seeking death." Qiu Fenglie is quite confident about the Cangjian Villa
Gu Yunfei. The visitor's self-introduction was exceedingly simple, merely stating a name
Li Huang was already at his wit's end, yet Qi Sizhe was still unwilling to give up. He rushed over to Gu Yunfei, explaining back and forth that these few individuals had already killed the owner of Cangjian Villa and that they were currently impersonating the owner.
There is no need to be so polite," Li Huang said with a smile.
Perhaps they merely triggered all these mechanisms by some means
Those guys have no idea where they hid everything. If there are private storage boxes or something similar here, we might be in for a busy time
Look at them, each one dressed as a hero from the Cangjian Villa
Lead the way ahead," Gu Yunfei said
Gu Yunfei furrowed his brows again upon hearing this response
The three of them could do nothing now, only straining to move their eyeballs to observe Gu Yunfei's condition
How did this message come about? It was sent out by Li Huang after he arrived at the Cangjian Villa and discovered that something was amiss. The message was not sent to any acquaintances. In order to execute his sword theft plan, he had mingled at Wudang for a period of time, and naturally, there were some Wudang disciples on his friend list. He simply sent out a mass message to see if it could be disseminated further.
Having said that, Zhao Han pointed again at Qiu Baiming over there: "That young lady, please do not move recklessly. Do you wish to activate the mechanisms here? But take a good look; my current position, is it within the range that your mechanisms can restrict?"
A sharp sound suddenly echoed from the air, resonating throughout the villa, followed by an incessant buzzing noise. Qiu Baiming's expression changed dramatically upon hearing it
Can you stop being so vain? I'm about to throw up. Liu Xia rolled her eyes.
Who on earth is this person! The autumn wind howled fiercely towards Li Huang, and for some reason, he felt a bit anxious
So I should thank you then? Liu Xia glared.
Qiu Baiming, however, unceremoniously retorted, "If a person is dead, how could so many mechanisms be triggered?"
Ah, it seems that ordinary people really cannot force their way into the Cangjian Villa. No wonder you can be so carefree, not at all worried that others might steal from the villa while you are away
In the character card, Gu Yunfei is not explicitly marked as S-level; however, in the minds of Wudang players, he is regarded as the youngest among the six direct disciples of Wudang and is considered a super S-level master.
"Only your martial arts are the highest here!" said Qiu Fenglie
It seems that everyone is the same. "Qisi Zhe felt depressed.
Zhao Yuanzhi has not accomplished any earth-shattering feats at Wudang, yet he has consistently ranked as the top expert on the leaderboard. He frequently engages in these steady, mundane tasks and has assisted numerous players, making him well-connected. Liu Xia's unique Willow Leaf Flying Dagger is something he could easily inquire about and know who it belongs to.
"With extensive experience in the martial world, one just knows," said Li Huang
Zhao Han then walked towards Li Huang and Liu Xia. The two jumped up when the teacup shattered, but they were still standing at that moment. Meanwhile, as Zhao Han approached, he took out a pair of chopsticks from his pocket.
They have indeed dealt with S-level masters, but never in such a direct face-to-face confrontation. S-level masters are too terrifying; even with their combined strength of seven, they are likely not a match at all.
There is no need for that," Gu Yunfei replied
S-level masters! Upon hearing this, Qiu Fenglie and the others were greatly astonished. It is precisely because they have dealt with S-level masters that no one understands better than they do how terrifying S-level masters can be
"Alright!" Zhu Chentao replied, his right hand flicking, causing the tip of the sword suspended in mid-air to suddenly tilt upward, and then it shot swiftly towards Qi Sizhe. This sword was originally quite intimidating, but unexpectedly, it was directly named "One Line Connect" by Li Huang. Realizing that he could not create any tricks in front of these three, he earnestly began to execute his set of techniques that complemented "One Line Connect" with the suspended thread swordplay.
Zhao Han shifted his gaze and scrutinized the few individuals over there one by one. Without anyone needing to confirm, his gaze had already settled on Qiu Baicheng. How he came to know that the poisoner among them was Qiu Baicheng remained a mystery. Everyone only saw him subsequently beckoning to Qiu Baicheng, saying: "Come here"
In a moment of surprise, the autumn frost in Qi Sizhe's hand had already flipped over. The fierce autumn wind felt the opponent's internal force binding power, and his movements could not keep up with this sudden turn. His five fingers involuntarily released, and in a single move, the sword was instantly twisted away by the opponent.
Then, Zhao Han picked up a piece of broken teacup from the table with his chopsticks, held it up to his eyes for a closer look, and after bringing it to his nose to sniff, he clicked his tongue in amazement: "Who applied this poison? This is truly irresponsible; there must be at least three types, right?"
The moment the two swords clashed, Qiu Fenglie suddenly realized something was amiss
On that day at Wudang Mountain, Li Huang hinted to Liu Xia to kill him. In such a situation, Liu Xia could only resort to hidden weapons. This clever girl, at that moment, focused all her intelligence on understanding Li Huang's hint and did not think much about anything else. The hidden weapon she used was the willow leaf flying knife, which she had uniquely crafted for its aesthetic appeal.
Master Brother
"Junior Brother Gu, you are truly impatient; you rushed in before I had finished disabling all the traps," Zhao Han said with a smile to Gu Yunfei.
Shall we just go ahead and fight? Gu Yunfei will definitely intervene, so let's create some chaos for him first said Liu Xia through a secret communication.
I believe you should not be afraid said Li Huang
After being called out by Zhao Han, Qiu Baiming, who was somewhat flustered, became even more stunned upon hearing the entire sentence, standing there with half-opened mouth, as if carved from wood or molded from clay
"It is these seven individuals before us," Li Huang replied
Li Huang and Liu Xia cast sidelong glances at the fellow. It was evident that he was coveting the good things here, yet he still managed to speak with such fervor and righteous indignation
"Do not pay attention to them for now; let's deal with these three fellows first," Qiu Fenglie shouted
The autumn wind was fierce, and the onlookers seemed to witness an internal conflict, yet they were unaware of the true situation. Little did they know that Li Huang had such a hidden strategy against the intruders of the Cangjian Villa.
"Hero Gu is resting for a moment at the Sword Meeting Pavilion; we shall go invite the various lords now," said Qiu Fenglie and his companions, feigning seriousness.
A voice came directly from above the heads of the three individuals, prompting them to look up. They saw three figures descending in succession. The first to land did so without stirring a single speck of dust, and it was none other than the exceptionally skilled Qiu Fenglie. The other two were familiar to them; one was the man named Zhu Chentao, who had been fiddling with a ferry outside the Cangjian Villa, and the other was the indifferent doorman guarding the entrance of the villa.
You may just stand there honestly!
As expected, Zhao Han turned around and called out to the three, "Ding Chou, Ding Chou," several times. The three, hearing this, were like headless flies, each running in a different direction. Zhao Han was so furious that he rolled his eyes, waved his hand, and directly shot three hidden weapons at their acupoints, rendering them unable to move.
It seems a bit high. Qi Sizhe's gaze was intense. The Sword Pavilion of the Cangjian Mountain Manor is quite lofty at this moment, making it quite difficult to rely on lightness of body to leap up and retrieve the sword.
As Qi Sizhe raised his hand, he grasped the hilt of the sword, instantly performing a flourish with it, his face filled with ecstasy: "We are truly a match made in heaven!"
The autumn wind blew fiercely, and although he was the master of the estate, the father of Qiu Bailin, this was merely a role-playing scenario. There are plenty of real sons who do not listen to their biological fathers, so how could this adopted son, Qiu Bailin, possibly heed his words? Qiu Bailin was unwilling to try, and naturally, he had no other options. Looking at the others, they all wore expressions of trepidation, likely feeling hopeless as well. Qiu Fenglie's eyes shifted, and instead of taking action, he chose to speak.
"I can't believe it! Qizizhe is about to cry. Several of the estate owners have passed away. If you go to see them, isn't that equivalent to seeking death?"
It has already arrived, said Qiu Bai Ming
Liu Xia took the object thrown by Gu Yunfei and saw that it was her unique green-painted willow leaf flying knife. Upon hearing Gu Yunfei's words, she was taken aback and immediately turned to look at Li Huang
Who are you, Your Excellency! As the situation escalated, instead of showing any signs of panic in the fierce autumn wind, he calmly began to inquire.
"S-level experts, aren't you quite inexperienced in dealing with them?" Li Huang laughed, his smile exceptionally radiant
There was no opportunity to escape either. Liu Xia sighed in response.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Huang and the other two felt a sudden sinking beneath their feet. The three reacted swiftly, realizing the danger and quickly leaping to the side. As a result, they saw that their original seats had now sunk into the ground, and iron grates were inserted, instantly transforming the space into three small dungeons. It seems that this Sword Pavilion, originally intended for receiving guests, could quickly turn a parlor into a prison if the guests were foes rather than friends.
Qiu Bailin's nose was all twisted in anger, yet the NPCs at this moment displayed their characteristic dullness, completely ignoring the antics of Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia, and merely fixated on the few of them.
Li Huang suddenly said a lot; not to mention the people from Cangjian Villa, even Liu Xia and Qi Sizhe were somewhat baffled.
"Find an opportunity; if you can avoid it, then avoid it!" said Li Huang
Gu Yunfei's gaze, however, turned towards the entrance at that moment, and everyone followed suit, only to see a person staggering in from outside the door
"Hero Gu will have tea first; the several village heads will arrive shortly."
Among the six major disciples of Wudang, three unexpectedly headed to the Cangjian Villa. Li Huang suddenly felt that if it was merely to apprehend a murderer who silenced witnesses, this lineup seemed rather excessive
Do not be too arrogant; although the method of administering this poison is rather despicable, its potency is still quite formidable. The combination of the three types of poison is also quite clever. If you were truly affected, you would at most be indifferent for a moment, but shortly thereafter, I would have to go through considerable effort to help you detoxify
"Is it a disguise? You will know as soon as you try. " Qiu Bailin is not foolish; he absolutely refuses to go up.
Wudang's? The others were still in confusion, but Gu Yunfei had already answered: "Exactly."
The responses between these two characters perfectly align with the current events and scene, making them seem anything but like two NPCs. The NPCs in "People in the Jianghu" exhibit this blend of humanity and mechanization, leaving players perplexed.
Zhao Han, the fifth of the six direct disciples of Wudang, has not been on Wudang Mountain for many years. Therefore, people can only learn about this individual through snippets of information from NPCs. This person...
Hehe. Qi Sizhe merely smiled, his eyes still shining brightly. It seems that the treasures of the Cangjian Villa are indeed plentiful. Where shall we go next to dig for treasures
And what?
"Can you reach S rank? Your lightness skill is impressive; if you notice something amiss, you might still be able to escape," said Qiu Bailin.
Gu Yunfei wore an expression of indifference, yet the others were wide-eyed in astonishment.
"Go to hell!" Liu Xia casually tossed the willow leaf knife to Li Huang. Li Huang dodged and called out, "Don't panic, don't panic. If he doesn't come, we'll die a lot more. If he does come, you'll only die once at most, so you won't be at a loss at all."
"Not good," Li Huang shook his head. "If we act now, who knows what Gu Yunfei might do? If he manages to subdue all three of us at once, that would put us in a very passive position."
"Why don't you go!" Qiu Bailin retorted, as challenging an S-level expert to a duel carries an exceedingly high probability of failure.
"Eighty percent." Li Huang replied
"This person might be someone those guys hired to impersonate. You know their cunningness all too well," Qiu Fenglie advised him
The autumn wind was fierce, making it difficult to discern the true intentions of Gu Yunfei, and for a moment, I did not dare to act recklessly. However, upon hearing Gu Yunfei mention the capture of some unworthy disciple to return to Wudang, I had a sudden realization and laughed heartily: "So that's it, a perfect case of the golden cicada shedding its shell. Next, are you going to say that you also intend to take those two along?"
Hmph, I ... ...
The conspiracy of the Jia Qiu gang was completely exposed by Zhao Han, and the few of them were unwilling to be manipulated. The one with the highest martial arts skills, Qiu Bailin, suddenly drew his sword and launched an attack towards Zhao Han like a startled swan.
Gu Yunfei? Qiu Fenglie and the others furrowed their brows, wondering if there really was such a figure in the martial world. How could he casually announce a name as if everyone should already know it? Considering the various sects and their masters in the martial world, few could recall anyone by that name.
Someone is intruding into the village Qiu Baiming is somewhat more familiar with these sounds
"There is no poison in the tea; the poison is on the teacup." As he approached, he said this with a smile.
"Who did this?" Gu Yunfei asked again
At that very moment, Qiu Bai Ming suddenly jumped up and activated the mechanism. Qiu Bai Cheng waved his hand, releasing a cloud of dark purple mist, the nature of which was unknown, and Qiu Bai Lin, unable to attend to his treasured sword, retreated hastily. As for Qiu Bai Yu, who specialized in swordsmanship, he always appeared particularly powerless in other situations, and could only flee at full speed.
"So beautiful." Qi Sizhe gazed at the autumn frost, praising it in a rather sentimental manner, when suddenly a flash of sword light appeared, already thrown over by Li Huang.
Upon hearing this, the two rolled their eyes and stepped aside. Although one was a ferryman and the other played the role of a doorman, the authoritative tone of this faux landlord, Qiu Fenglie, was quite displeasing to them. They were all players, all deceivers; what was with the pretense of superiority?
Gu Yunfei nodded, while Qi Sizhe had already shouted from the other side: "Be careful, the tea may be poisoned"
"The mechanisms of the villa are not as foolish as you think." Qiu Baiming rolled her eyes at him; she held absolute authority in matters of mechanisms
Li Huang's plan was not without its uncertainties, but at least it was quite logical and worth a gamble. Now, with Gu Yunfei's arrival, it proved that he had won the bet. As for who brought Gu Yunfei to the Cangjian Villa, Li Huang was unclear, nor did he need to be. However, seeing that Gu Yunfei seemed indifferent to these impostors at Cangjian Villa, Li Huang felt a bit anxious. The disciples of Wudang, a prestigious sect of great renown! How could they tolerate such despicable and sordid acts? How could they not swiftly act with righteousness to uphold justice? Yet, seeing that Gu Yunfei seemed indifferent to these impostors at Cangjian Villa, Li Huang felt a bit anxious. The disciples of Wudang, a prestigious sect of great renown! How could they tolerate such despicable and sordid acts? How could they not swiftly act with righteousness to uphold justice? Could it be that Gu Yunfei could not discern that these individuals before him were impostors?
Qiu Bailin's sword light, resembling a stunning swan, suddenly changed direction and shot straight into the sky. The brilliance of the sword light was dazzling, and the bright arc it traced was captivating. With a loud clang, the treasured sword was embedded in the roof beam, yet Qiu Bailin remained standing on the ground!
The autumn wind was fierce, and the faces of Qiu Fenglie and the others turned as pale as Qiu Baiyu's. At first, they did not believe that the newcomer could truly be an S-level expert. To have navigated through the traps and jumped from such a height, they must have employed some underhanded means. All of this still seemed like a ruse, a scheme devised by Li Huang.
"Oh, this sword is quite interesting! Quickly bring it to me so I can take a look," said Qi Sizhe
Zhao Han, who had closed the mechanism, did not come to release the three individuals. Standing amidst a pile of ruins, he appeared as if he had entered some kind of artistic hall, his face filled with surprise as he spun around in place, looking up and down, left and right, constantly exclaiming: "Breathtaking, absolutely breathtaking! The entire building is like a mechanism box; this design is simply exquisite, truly worthy of the Cangjian Villa. If our Wudang's Zixiao Hall were designed like this, it would surely be recorded in the annals of martial arts history!" The entire building is like a mechanism box; this design is simply exquisite, truly worthy of the Cangjian Villa. If our Wudang's Zixiao Hall were designed like this, it would surely be recorded in the annals of martial arts history!
Liu Xia observed the two engaging in a fierce battle and immediately employed her lightness skill to maneuver, intending to launch a surprise attack on Zhu Chentao, only to be intercepted by the doorman wielding a sword.
Is that so? Then I shall have the pleasure of experiencing it. You two, do not interfere for now. Qiu Fenglie sneered coldly. He had already been killed by Li Huang twice, harboring a belly full of anger. Confident in his current strength, he was naturally eager to take revenge personally.
Is there still justice in the martial world? Such beautiful words are truly spoken!
Li Huang and the three followed behind, while Qiu Fenglie and the others did not intervene, merely exchanging glances that carried a hint of provocation. At this moment, both sides understood one thing: it was not the time for direct confrontation; everything had to revolve around Gu Yunfei.
"Hold on a little longer," Qi Sizhe replied. Having reached a point of no return, he began to vaguely believe that the person Li Huang spoke of was not an ordinary individual come to save him, and he attempted to endure for a while longer
However, in the current world, how could there possibly be any S-level master players? These individuals have obtained various secret techniques and skills from the Cangjian Villa far ahead of others, yet they have not had the time to cultivate themselves into figures who can look down upon the world. Could there be other players luckier than them?
He then began to inquire about Liu Xia's whereabouts. Initially, there was no news, but later a friend responded, saying that Liu Xia had gone to Cangjian Villa
"Hehe, haven't you heard of using qi to control the sword?" Zhu Chentao said with a smile
The chief disciple of the Grand Master Zihe of Wudang, Chongming, is recognized by all within Wudang as the one who will inherit the Wudang Taoist lineage and take charge of the Wudang sect after the passing of Grand Master Zihe.
What do you mean
"Oh dear, a fight, the sixth junior brother is here." Zhao Han spoke as if he were not skilled in this area, yet the way he effortlessly retreated was already a rare display of superior lightness skill in the martial world
The rigidity of this intelligence truly infuriated Li Huang, but fortunately, Gu Yunfei had continued to probe deeper: "Where are the several masters of Cangjian Villa?"
"Do you have any thoughts after the complete recovery?" Li Huang asked
"A thread connects us." After Li Huang landed, he coldly uttered three words
However, Qisi Zhe did not participate in the discussion, repeatedly muttering, "I'm so angry, I'm so angry."
Hahaha! The one bursting into laughter is Qiu Fenglie, for the Heavenly Ladder hangs in mid-air, and regardless of entry or exit, one can only rely on lightness skills. Qiu Fenglie's level of lightness skills has already reached the pinnacle in the martial world. At this moment, even he cannot enter or exit the Cangjian Villa. He does not believe that anyone in the martial world can leap down from such a great height without falling to their death
Listen, there is a sound!" Li Huang suddenly perked up, and this statement was even made without using any secret transmission.
Zhu Chentao's expression suddenly changed: "How do you know?"
Relying on this disdain, the two must communicate through secretive means.
Li Huang's inference is that Liu Xia's flying daggers made from willow leaves will certainly expose her identity, and thus her whereabouts will undoubtedly attract attention. The intelligence he has sent out may very well reach the ears of those with ulterior motives. Who would dare to recklessly intrude into the Cangjian Villa? Most likely, this news would be reported to the NPCs. If the Wudang Sect were to send an S-level NPC over, wouldn't these impostors from Cangjian Villa be swept away in an instant?
However, the autumn wind, which had suffered losses at his hands, now displayed an attitude of utmost propriety, leaving no openings for the three. The newly arrived four had already seen Qiu Bailin charging into the fray with his sword, while Qiu Baicheng called for Zhu Chentao and the others to come out and take a break, perhaps to take some antidote or the like. On the side of Qiu Baiming, the mechanism had also been set up, another crossbow was ready, but to prevent any accidental injuries, they had yet to take action.
"I can't believe it, they are truly S-level masters!" At that moment, Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia exclaimed in unison.
Zhao Han nodded in apparent approval, and then did not make things difficult for him, but simply turned to Gu Yunfei
Is that so? I can't tell, replied Gu Yunfei with a frown
Zhao Han hails from Wudang and is one of the six direct disciples of the Wudang sect leader. For a prestigious disciple of such a distinguished lineage to be delving into these rather disreputable matters is truly not an exaggeration to call it a disgrace to Wudang
Li Huang was gazing at the sky, but Liu Xia, being exceptionally clever, instantly understood the situation. She glared at Li Huang and said, "You rascal, you were prepared for this all along!"
"Who exactly will come? You should let us die with clarity." Qi Sizhe said weakly
"You wait for me." Liu Xia glared at this guy with resentment once again
"All the agencies are issuing orders; I truly wish to see who can survive this," said Qiu Fenglie with a laugh.
The autumn wind, fierce and unyielding, quickly sprang into action to seize the sword. With a swift motion, Liu Xia raised her hand, and the willow leaf blade soared through the air. In a flurry, the autumn wind struggled to evade the strike, twisting and turning in a chaotic attempt to dodge the blade, but there was no chance left to reclaim the treasured sword.
"Beautiful lady, shall we practice together?" The doorman no longer bore the previous indifference; instead, he wore a lewd and frivolous expression that was utterly off-putting. Without a word, Liu Xia raised her hand and struck, and the two immediately engaged in a scuffle.
What evidence is there?" Gu Yunfei asked again
Then, all sounds suddenly vanished in an instant, and those who were still engaged in combat instinctively came to a halt, leaving the villa enveloped in complete silence
The five individuals, in order to embody the characteristics of their respective NPC roles, each specialized in a particular skill, making remarkable progress that left current players in awe. However, the two of them merely played very ordinary roles and did not need to gain the trust of others in such a manner, so their martial arts were practiced in a conventional manner, just like normal players. Nevertheless, the martial arts they practiced were also the unique skills of the Cangjian Villa; due to their relatively short training period, they had not yet become excessively powerful, but they had already reached the level of top experts in the martial world.
Li Huang and Liu Xia thought the same way. The two of them went to get tea cups, wanting to see if there was anything special. To their surprise, before their fingertips even touched the cups, they heard two loud cracks, and the two tea cups shattered into pieces, splattering tea everywhere.
When an expert makes a move, the outcome is immediately evident
Even so, with Qiu Bailin joining the fray, Li Huang and the other two were already struggling to cope. With Zhu Chentao and the doorman, both balanced and skilled players, controlling the situation, Qiu Bailin was finally able to showcase his strengths. His ferocious swordsmanship quickly left the three in disarray, causing them to sustain injuries one after another
So it turns out to be the esteemed Gu from the Wudang Sect. Qiu Fenglie earnestly engaged in conversation with the NPC, asking, "I wonder what brings you to my Cangjian Villa?"
The autumn frost has changed from its previous soft demeanor, and a surge of internal energy quickly envelops Qiu Fenglie, making him feel a sense of oppression. If this internal energy is merely thirty percent of this person's capacity, then his martial arts skills must be more extraordinary than those of players who have practiced various secret techniques from the Cangjian Villa.
Knowing that strong reinforcements had arrived, Li Huang and the other two were all in high spirits, exhibiting various superlative performances. Moreover, with the poison from the stagnant energy finally dissipated, their resistance unexpectedly became robust once again.
Li hurriedly retracted his feet, and the sword followed suit, returning to Zhu Chentao's hand
For instance, after Li Huang was killed by Liu Xia, the players immediately went to the resurrection point, pursuing Li Huang in hopes of discovering the whereabouts of the hero's sword. Only Zhao Yuanzhi immediately realized that killing Li Huang would certainly be regarded by the sect NPCs as a silencing act. Thus, finding the murderer would naturally become a task in this context.
Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia were both taken aback by these words, and then they heard Li Huang cheerfully respond, "Are you sure no one can get in?"
Li Huang and the other two charged towards Qiu Fenglie simultaneously, their lightness skills appearing to Qiu Fenglie as if in slow motion from a movie. Qiu Fenglie let out a hearty laugh, gracefully stepping back, and casually swung his sword towards the nearest target.
The autumn wind was fierce, and resentment had already taken root in his heart. However, in the brief moment of shifting his gaze, he saw Li Huang over there, looking cheerful, which stirred something within him.
"Beware of the traps," Zhao Han shouted as he quickly pulled out something resembling a fire starter from his pocket. However, when ignited, it only produced smoke and did not catch fire. The white smoke rose up, seemingly chasing after the purple mist that Qiu Baicheng had just waved away, and soon diluted that patch of purple mist.
Qiu Fenglie had initially believed that Gu Yunfei was a counterfeit, a scheme to deceive and profit from the three individuals. After Qiu Fenglie's remarks, the others began to share this suspicion. However, after hearing the latest exchange, the group suddenly felt a mix of confusion and anxiety.
"So what if we have it?" Qisi Zhe, having obtained the Autumn Frost, spoke with a slightly raised voice, "These fellows want to deal with us; they will surely need to bring more good things. We might as well directly seize these items from their hands and restore justice to the martial world"
This Sword Pavilion appears to be exclusively used for receiving guests at the Cangjian Mountain Manor. Gu Yunfei nodded in acknowledgment, stepped inside, and casually chose a seat to sit down.
Oh dear, oh dear! At this moment, Qisi Zhe felt a surge of energy, jumping up and shouting. However, he was not excited by Gu Yunfei's stunning sword strike; instead, he looked up at the beam, pointing at the sword nailed there, continuously gesturing with his hands.
Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia were still struggling to fully dispel the poison from the gas, and at this moment, relying on seventy percent of their internal strength to confront the situation, they immediately felt it was quite strenuous
"So impressive?" Qi Sizhe continued to express his astonishment. If one could control a sword with one's qi, to what level must their internal strength be?
Do not give up! Li Huang continues to encourage the two.
Upon hearing this, the three individuals were immediately moved to tears. It is likely that very few modern people can fully memorize the intricate concepts of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. How could Zhao Han expect them to understand such references?
Li Huang was sent to the resurrection point with a single strike, and Liu Xia immediately withdrew after landing her blow. Her willow leaf flying knife was left at the scene and was subsequently picked up by Zhao Yuanzhi from Wudang.
Now, hold on! Li Huang encouraged firmly
"You three, why waste any more time?" Qiu Baiyu, having nothing better to do, began to show off his verbal skills, "The sky ladder is suspended in mid-air, and the Cangjian Villa cannot enter or exit. Do you have any other options besides waiting helplessly for death? You might as well hurry up and die to save everyone some time"
"Then the one who is coming is not an ordinary person, is he?" Li Huang said with a smile
The one who can make Gu Yunfei address him as "Senior Brother" must be one of the six direct disciples of the Wudang Sect's leader. Although Li Huang, Liu Xia, and Qi Sizhe do not recognize the person who has entered, the title "Senior Brother Zhao" immediately leads them to guess who this person is
Zhao Han
After a moment, Qiu Baiyu thought of something, and his expression changed: "Gu Yunfei from Wudang?"
Upon hearing these words, the expressions of Qiu Baiming, Qiu Bailin, and Qiu Baicheng, who remained in the room, all changed. However, Gu Yunfei greeted the newcomer, saying, "Senior Brother Zhao."
"This is enough to deal with you, having been hit by the Stagnation Powder," Li Huang shouted
At this moment, Zhao Han also found the mechanism of the Sword Meeting Pavilion and turned it off. The hall was already in complete disarray, feeling as if one were standing amidst a pile of ruins. The three of them remained unable to move, while Qi Sizhe struggled to roll his eyes, trying to shift his gaze upward to see if the sword nailed to the beam above was still there.
This sword is also a top-tier item that rivals the Autumn Frost; in an online game, it is an exquisite piece of equipment that one would rather risk their life than part with. Yet now, it has been casually tossed away by Qiu Bailin, which clearly shows how helpless and resistant he feels in this situation
Qiu Fenglie, harboring the thought of preventing the three from escaping, chose to traverse the rooftops when returning to the Cangjian Pavilion, thereby broadening his field of vision. As a result, he indeed discovered the three individuals and immediately signaled the other two to come over and surround them. Qiu Fenglie felt proud of his foresight, yet Li Huang surprisingly did not give him the opportunity to speak, leaving him momentarily frustrated. As he saw the three approaching him, Qiu Fenglie smiled with the demeanor of a master and said, "What, has the stagnation of energy been resolved?" Qiu Fenglie felt proud of his foresight, yet Li Huang surprisingly did not give him the opportunity to speak, leaving him momentarily frustrated. As he saw the three approaching him, Qiu Fenglie smiled with the demeanor of a master and said, "What, has the stagnation of energy been resolved?"
The situation on Gu Yunfei's side has indeed been affected by them. Because Zhao Han turned around to attend to them for a while, Gu Yunfei was left without instructions and was obstructed by the mechanisms. Although he suffered no injuries due to his skills, this delay allowed four impostor masters to take the opportunity to infiltrate the secret passage within the Sword Pavilion.
The autumn wind blew fiercely as he turned and led the way, casting a knowing glance at the others. They all understood and nodded in agreement, following him quietly. Li Huang watched from the side, feeling both amused and exasperated. NPCs are indeed NPCs, truly infuriating players without any regard for their feelings.
The poison has been administered; whether it can extinguish me is another matter entirely said Gu Yunfei coldly
As Qiu Baiming fiddled with the mechanism, he picked up on Li Huang's words: "Hehe, sliding down with a rope, do not underestimate the mechanisms of the Cangjian Villa!"
Is that so? Then I might as well just die by falling. May I ask, where will I be resurrected if I do that?" Li Huang said again
Where to go! As Gu Yunfei's voice fell, the sword was drawn. Incredibly fast, incredibly precise, Li Huang, Liu Xia, Qi Sizhe, and the fake Qiu clan members all had only one thought in their minds at that moment—an expert with a strength question mark, indeed a presence even more terrifying than S
Ding! The blade struck its target precisely, causing the treasured sword to sway unsteadily. However, after the swaying ceased, the sword remained firmly nailed to the beam, showing no signs of falling.
Upon exchanging several rounds with Qi Sizhe and Liu Xiahe, it became immediately clear that these two were different from the five who had disguised themselves as formidable masters of the Cangjian Villa
Zhu Chentao said little, merely supporting himself with one hand. As the sword in his hand fell, just as the tip was about to touch the ground, it seemed to be caught by something, suddenly stopping and hanging straight in mid-air. Qi Sizhe took a closer look and finally discovered that Zhu Chentao was holding a nearly invisible thin cord, which was connected to the sword hilt. This thread, perhaps, was the very name of the sword.
Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia were eagerly anticipating Gu Yunfei to swiftly take action and defeat these individuals thoroughly, but unexpectedly, both sides began to converse. Upon hearing Qiu Fenglie's question, Gu Yunfei turned his gaze towards Liu Xia, reached into his pocket, and took out an item, casually tossing it towards Liu Xia: "In accordance with the order of the Wudang Sect Master, apprehend the unworthy disciple who seeks to silence others and bring him back to Wudang."
Is it true that extraordinary individuals will communicate through images and books? The two of them exchanged secret messages.
"What kind of joke is this? Is this fantasy or martial arts?" Qi Sizhe was left dumbfounded.
Li Huang was dizzy; it turned out that these few impersonators were not very convincing. They were simply taking advantage of the fact that players had rarely encountered real characters in the game. However, Gu Yunfei seemed to know the NPCs from the Cangjian Villa, and as a result, the NPCs in front of him, due to their vastly different appearances, immediately failed to make the judgment of "impostor".
"Who is that?" Several people turned their gaze towards Qiu Baiyu
You know it well, yet you still do not remain idle? a few people said.
We are players. This answer is the correct answer
What do you mean? The autumn wind was also startled upon hearing this
As soon as the three descended, they immediately formed a triangular formation, surrounding Li Huang and his companions. Each held a gleaming sword in their hands, clearly not ordinary weapons. At this moment, they were brimming with confidence, ready to confront their adversaries, and they were certainly no less formidable than Qiu Shuang.
Li Huang greeted with a shout, having no intention of chatting with Qiu Fenglie. Li Huang only spoke more when he needed to, and at this moment, wasting time would only bring trouble to themselves, especially since a few others had yet to arrive.
Li Huang and the other two were unable to move, unable to turn their heads to look. They saw Zhao Han chuckle and, cupping his hands, bowed towards the door, saying: "Senior Brother's admonition is indeed correct"
The autumn wind is fierce, and they are capable of taking out a whole nest of S-level experts from the Cangjian Villa, which shows that they are particularly knowledgeable about NPCs. At this moment, observing Gu Yunfei's demeanor, he indeed resembles an NPC. As a result, their actions have become even more cautious
Li Huang was overjoyed to hear the autumn wind blowing fiercely. This guy, at times when he should be cautious, is not, and at times when he shouldn't be, he is overly concerned. It's as if he is eager to align with his own schemes! It seems that Gu Yunfei doesn't have much of a reaction to these impostors, yet this guy is actively trying to make Gu Yunfei into an impostor to mess with him. He truly doesn't know how to write the word "death".
As the autumn wind blows fiercely, a thought crosses my mind, and I have already taken up this conversation: "Would you like to meet several masters of the estate? This way, please."
"Not at all, it's just a precaution," Li Huang said modestly
However, in the blink of an eye, everyone suddenly saw a flash before their eyes. They did not know when or from where, but a person had suddenly appeared in their battle circle. This individual carried a sword on his shoulder, wearing an expression of indifference, as he looked around at the crowd.
You little rascal, stop being so mysterious! Qiu Feng shouted, having already crossed paths with Li Huang three times, his wariness towards him reached a staggering one thousand percent. He was inclined to believe that whatever this guy said was a conspiracy, thus firmly resolved not to trust him.
I apologize, it was a slip of the hand. The one who acted was Zhu Chentao, who directly threw out his flying sword, just in time to deflect the sword before Li Huang could react. Given the precision in timing, this person's skills must be formidable.
"What are you in such a hurry for? I can still throw it away," Li Huang said helplessly, as he reached out and revealed Qiushuang once again.
The autumn wind was fierce, and with a gloomy expression, he ignored it and dashed towards the precious sword that had been knocked away. As for Zhu Chentao's sword in the air? Li Huang saw it just to his left and reached out his foot to hook it. Unexpectedly, the sword seemed to have a mind of its own, suddenly spinning in mid-air and actually slicing towards Li Huang's ankle.
"What exactly are you people?" Gu Yunfei asked with a serious expression
This answer immediately caused a stir. Gu Yunfei, a character from the Wudang Sect who possesses a character card, is not unfamiliar to those who have paid attention to the game settings.
Li Huang and the others exchanged glances, momentarily unsure of how to greet the newcomer. This Zhao Han certainly did not resemble a disciple of a prestigious sect like Wudang. From his attire to his hairstyle, and the nonchalant expression on his face, he embodied the image of a roguish wanderer.
I have already been deceived by this guy three times. This person is quite cunning; perhaps this Gu Yunfei is an impersonator? It is possible that this method was inspired by them.
"It's an NPC!" Qiu Baiyu said this with a pale face
On the other side, the doorman also spoke, his face no longer bearing the indifference of when he was on duty, but instead smiling as he looked at the autumn wind that had just fallen to the ground: "Do we still need to watch?"
You arrived quite quickly, indeed, "Li Huang remarked.
Qiu Baicheng felt a sense of panic in his heart, yet he did not dare to refuse, so he could only walk over in a daze. Zhao Han held up his chopsticks and did not stop until the fragments were almost about to fill Qiu Baicheng's eyes: "Your skills are really poor. Look at how unevenly you applied the three layers of poison; following your application direction, the thickness is inconsistent. Just take a look!"
However, upon hearing that the person before them was actually an NPC, a genuine top-tier expert, they truly felt a bit flustered
Gu Yunfei pressed the armrest with his left hand, rose, and the sword followed.
The Cangjian Villa is neither a sect nor a player gathering place like a town; it is situated in a desolate mountain wilderness, and logically, there should not be a storage box here. Li Huang stroked his chin
I... I will pay attention next time..." Qiu Bai Cheng hummed for a long time and finally managed to utter this sentence
Li Huang and Liu Xia both jumped in fright, thinking that the teacup was not actually poisoned, but rather some kind of hidden mechanism or trap.
The Cangjian Villa indeed appears to be suspicious, as they actually intend to poison you.
I said, have you noticed it? Over here, Zhao Han is still patiently exchanging insights on poison with Qiu Baicheng
"Not completely resolved, but it's enough to deal with you." Li Huang smiled, leaping into the air to catch the sword. After the initial phase, the toxicity of the lingering poison began to gradually diminish. At this point, all three were able to muster about seventy percent of their internal energy. They had deliberately used only thirty percent of their internal energy to perform lightness skills, feigning weakness to their opponent. Indeed, Qiu Fenglie fell for it, and in a moment of carelessness, another precious sword was about to fall to the side.
Li Huang had already guessed his thoughts and disdainfully said: "Have you gone silly from playing martial arts games? Do you think you can only jump down using lightness skills? Can’t I slide down with a rope?"
Li Huang and the others immediately understood why Zhao Han was referred to as the most despicable and was also called the disgrace of Wudang. Judging by his performance, he was indeed an expert in mechanisms and skilled in the use of poison.
The Cangjian Villa, named for its concealment, naturally must guard against thieves. Our Wudang, with its righteous spirit, has no need for such measures
I don't know, I hope so!" Li Huang replied to the two.
As long as one is alive, the mechanisms triggered have no effect on him, and moreover...
If such words were useful, Li Huang would have said them long ago. The result is that Qi Sizhe spoke passionately, yet Gu Yunfei merely listened symbolically, concluding with a single statement: "I will make a judgment after I have met with several masters."
What is it? Qisi Zhe was perplexed
"This is bad! Come quickly and resolve this swiftly!" The two of them communicated with Li Huang, conveying nearly the same message. Unfortunately, the other party did not give Li Huang such an opportunity. Qiu Fenglie's lightness skill was extraordinary; in the blink of an eye, he had already completed the back-and-forth of retrieving the sword. All his embarrassment and anger were directed at Li Huang, as he unleashed his sharp lightness skill, wildly slashing and hacking. Li Huang was completely enveloped in the sword's light, and without the Autumn Frost in hand, his situation was no better than that of the other two.